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Special-education director outlines new 'Pathways' structure, reports drop in restrictive procedures
Summary
John Weekley, director of special education for the cooperative serving Monticello, Becker and Big Lake, summarized program reorganizations into a 'Pathways' umbrella, plans for 18–22 transition programming, a new instructional coach position and early signs of reduced restrictive procedures in level 4 programs.
John Weekley, director of special education for the cooperative serving Monticello, Becker and Big Lake, told the Monticello Public School District board on Aug. 18 that the cooperative has reorganized several intensive programs under a single 'Pathways' umbrella to improve student transitions and staff collaboration. "The Pathways program will have our level 4 programs for foundations 1 ... foundations 2 ... and our RISE program," Weekley said, describing the consolidation and its goal of reintegrating students into their home schools.
Weekley said the cooperative added an instructional coach position for 2025–26 to support new special-education teachers and that staff will continue…
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